
Ford Ranger
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
L31 AERMOT history
L31 AER is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 13 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 138,282 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 AER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 AER was last recorded at 138,282 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,282 miles · 6 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 138,282 miles
- 2023 – 129,744 miles
- 2022 – 128,044 miles
- 2020 – 112,813 miles
- 2019 – 105,693 miles
- 2018 – 105,565 miles
- 2017 – 98,418 miles
- 2016 – 87,795 miles
- 2015 – 66,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,282 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 138,282 miles
- Test number
- 848809765612
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail138,282 miles (+8,538)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,282 miles
- Test number
- 750068900625
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of front prop (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass129,744 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 129,744 miles
- Test number
- 477168018088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,044 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,044 miles
- Test number
- 120243337100
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,044 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,044 miles
- Test number
- 834941954412
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,035 miles (+15,222)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,035 miles
- Test number
- 262281639955
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass112,813 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 112,813 miles
- Test number
- 165071607872
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass108,178 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 108,178 miles
- Test number
- 105753404238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,693 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 105,693 miles
- Test number
- 718740969746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 105,565 miles
- Test number
- 685130334267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,565 miles (+7,147)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,565 miles
- Test number
- 696757415543
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass98,418 miles (+10,623)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,418 miles
- Test number
- 682330657763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,795 miles (+20,929)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,795 miles
- Test number
- 719338641639
- AdvisoryService light is on
- AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front lamp lens
Pass66,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 66,866 miles
- Test number
- 325142558898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 AER
- Does L31 AER currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 AER expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 AER?
- The MOT on L31 AER expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 AER done?
- L31 AER was recorded at 138,282 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
- Has L31 AER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 AER has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 AER ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 AER find?
- L31 AER passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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